DVDO launches 4K60 AV-over-IP encoder for low-bandwidth Gigabit Ethernet transport

The release addresses the critical industry shift from rigid point-to-point matrix switching to flexible, software-defined IP networks. By leveraging H.265 compression, DVDO allows enterprise and educational facilities to deploy 4K60 video without the high cost of 10G switching infrastructure. This enhances ecosystem interoperability for large-scale deployments like command centers and stadium signage. Within the broader market, the focus on efficient 1G transport signals a move away from proprietary hardware toward IT-governed AV services. Watch for adoption rates of 1Gbps H.265 solutions compared to higher-bandwidth 10G uncompressed standards like SDVoE in the coming quarters.

The professional AV market is increasingly prioritizing network-centric architectures over traditional circuit-switched matrix systems. Per Market Reports World, June 2026, the AV-over-IP software market is projected to reach $3.6 billion this year, driven by a 63% organizational preference for cloud-enabled deployment and monitoring. This shift is fueled by a 20-30% reduction in total cost of ownership over a five-year lifecycle when moving to packet-based IP networks compared to traditional infrastructure, according to Archive Market Research, May 2026.

While high-performance environments often demand the zero-latency, uncompressed video provided by 10Gbps standards like SDVoE, manufacturers are now integrating multiple codecs to increase flexibility. For instance, at ISE 2026, AVPro Edge demonstrated its MXNet platform performing simultaneous SDVoE and H.264 encoding from a single device, per YouTube reporting in March 2026. This allows integrators to run mission-critical uncompressed video alongside cost-effective H.264 digital signage on a unified network.

Technological trends in 2026 also reflect a hardening of open standards and AI integration. Per AV Network, April 2026, the IP Media Experience (IPMX) standard was formally launched as a certifiable standard at ISE 2026 to reduce vendor lock-in and interoperability risk. Simultaneously, specialized report data from NETINT in 2026 indicates that 60% of video professionals are now incorporating AI/ML into their encoding workflows, primarily for content-aware ladder generation and predictive maintenance of networked endpoints.